Material Flow and Receiving Operations Manager
About The Position
We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. This role supports our Market and Receiving department. nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance Benefits to support the lives of our employees At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
- Ideally a minimum of 5 years of experience in operations leadership; previous warehouse and receiving experience preferred.
- Proven track record of leading teams to achieve ambitious goals.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data driven mentality.
Nice To Haves
- previous warehouse and receiving experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and work direction for the team to ensure that resources needed are adequate to meet key requirements related to safety, service levels, cost, and efficiency.
- Lead day-to-day Market and Receiving activities to ensure current commitments are achieved while making improvements.
- Continuously improve efficiency through changes to procedures, systems, and equipment. Participate in and/or lead cross-functional projects and kaizen events supporting continuous improvement.
- Engage in regular communication with internal and external customers; coordinate and facilitate activities that respond to customer and market needs through contact with Sales/Marketing and district sales offices.
- Monitor daily performance; ensuring countermeasures and recovery plans are in place for missed targets.
- Recommend and implement changes regarding staffing in support of production plans; conduct employee reviews, promotions, disciplinary action, and all other performance management responsibilities.
- Participate in, monitor, and maintain departmental budget - both expense and capital.
- Be highly transparent to associates and build an environment that encourages active participation, promoting a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
- A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
- Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
